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Eruption Onset
- When
- 19 February 1600
- Where
- Huaynaputina volcano
The eruption commenced on 19 February 1600 following four days of earthquakes, with early signs possibly dating to December 1599.
Historical records confirm the start date as 19 February 1600. Seismic activity began four days prior. Some evidence suggests precursor signs as early as December 1599. The event was initially misattributed to Ubinas or El Misti volcanoes.
Sources
- Huaynaputina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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